HOW TO PRESS A DTF TRANSFER
Using A HOME IRON! What You Need :
ANY GARMENT
DTF TRANSFER
HOME IRON
How to press a DTF transfer using a home iron?
PLACE IT
Place the DTF transfer on the desired area and cover it with parchment paper or kraft paper.
PRESSING
STEP 1
(Iron the blank garment 5 seconds if has creases)
Iron the Garment
Apply one of these settings to suit your garment type if the iron heat settings is adjustable.
Apply Hard Pressure
Temperature / Time Settings:
Cotton: 325F / 20 seconds
50/50: 300F / 15 seconds
Tri-Blend: 275F / 15 seconds
Poly: 275F / 10 seconds
Hats (poly): 250F / 8-10 seconds
Iron the Garment
Apply one of these settings to suit your garment type if the iron heat settings is adjustable.
Apply Hard Pressure
Temperature / Time Settings:
Cotton: 325F / 20 seconds
50/50: 300F / 15 seconds
Tri-Blend: 275F / 15 seconds
Poly: 275F / 10 seconds
Hats (poly): 250F / 8-10 seconds
PEEL IT
STEP 2
After a cooling period, carefully peel off the film, ensuring that it effortlessly releases the printed image.
In case the printed image fails to adhere to the garment, apply heat pressure and cool once more.
In case the printed image fails to adhere to the garment, apply heat pressure and cool once more.
2ND PRESS
STEP 3
Cover the transferred image with parchment paper, kraft paper, or a Teflon cover sheet and heat press it again for 15 seconds.
Tip: Teflon (for shiny look) or parchment paper / kraft paper (for matte look)
Tip: Teflon (for shiny look) or parchment paper / kraft paper (for matte look)
Your custom shirt or
garment is ready!
Note
Even heat distribution and a Good firm pressure Heat press is very important for good adhesion, avoid any zipper /
pockets / seams / buttons / etc. within the press area.
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SAMPLE TRANSFERS
Instructions above are general guidelines. Every heat press varies in terms of Quality, temperature and pressure.
If this is your first time ordering with us, we recommend Purchasing our Sample Package with your order so that you can determine Best temperature, time and pressure for your Transfers…